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Newspaper
Cokeville Register
Location
Cokeville, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
5
A British cab inet summary reports Allied confidence to repel German offensives. Foch and French reserves are used to blunt blows while German forces face heavy losses and strained supply. The Kaiser halts a push as Allied reserves stand ready for a decisive counter.
A wireless instruction from M Tehlteberin to Ambassador Joffe in Berlin orders seeking cessation of all hostile actions and notes that Russian territory losses violate peace. The message also requests Berlin to report which Black Sea fleet units near Sebastopol moved to Novorossiysk and which port the termanis threaten to seize, asserting Russian ships will not strike.
Western wool will be secured before shipment to eastern markets as urged by Representative Binnett of Oregon at several conferences during the week. The move aims to save freight significance and streamline processing across the continent.
A special correspondent reports Muasla’s former ruler and his immediate family living in dire poverty within Dinkler castle. The report comes from the Frank furter Zeitung via the Crlua.
In London the Lloyd George ministry won a decisive 203 to 106 vote against Asquith’s motion for a special committee to investigate Major General Frederick Maurice. Lloyd George defended the government and refuted Maurice’s charges, presenting documentary evidence on war-office decisions and Haig’s accord.
Washington reports that Secretary McAdoo says new legislation is essential this session to cover rising expenses from the war effort. A Treasury prepared statement on the country’s finances will guide proposed additional taxes and bonds for senate and house committees. If the report shows urgency, Congress may act now rather than wait until December, risking a longer session.
Officially declared danger from bombardment by German colossal cannon is said to be less than the risk from air raids by the Goths. The report notes a greater peril from aerial attacks than from coastal bombardment.
Washington Director General McAdoo is expected to decide on railroad wage commission recommendations to raise pay about 20 percent across classes. If adopted the payroll addition would total roughly 260 million dollars, though McAdoo may adjust figures or oppose parts of the plan. The commission favors higher relief for lower paid workers and has spurned union demands of up to 40 to 60 percent.
Washington reports two new investigations of aircraft production near. President Wilson and cabinet hear Attorney General Gregory’s graft and mismanagement plans while Senate military panel moves to reopen its inquiry and target those responsible for aviation deficiencies. House committee nears verdict on a 15. billion army bill with aviation funds as war department holds briefing on past delays and current spending.
U S officials promise to supply grain to Switzerland despite German opposition. The State Department informs Swiss officials that grain ships are ready to move under escort and will attempt passage through contested zones to reach Swiss markets.
Secretary Baker announces that more than 500000 American soldiers have been sent to France this year. He notes no current shortage of machine guns and emphasizes no discussion of exact troop numbers. Government aims to rush men to support Allied lines under General Foch before summer fighting ends.
Washington reports more than 1 900 000 men drafted or called to service in France or camps. The ordnance department says artillery and machine guns are available in France to meet immediate needs. Projections suggest the army may reach 3 to 5 million within 12 to 13 months, with June drafts not exceeding May levels.
New York sculptor Borglum is sued to answer charges of seeking to capitalize his friendship with President Wilson by promoting a private airplane company He denies any connection to aircraft production or plans for a company and accuses the War Department of opposing investigations claiming a billion dollars spent in eleven months produced no planes He labels revelations from Army intelligence and Mix as groundless hints tied to Deeds and Mix and denies using presidential authority improperly.
President Wilson designates May 30 as a day of public humiliation prayer and fasting. The nation is urged to gather in places of worship to pray for the victory of American armies and a peace founded on mercy and justice.
Richard Waters of Baltimore aged over 40 leaped from a fourth floor hotel room Sunday and died. He reportedly left two notes citing poor health and despondency over being unable to join the United States army.
Winnipeg report states wages for railroad trainmen conductors baggagemen and other crew will rise proportionally to United States increases. The adjustment will occur within weeks as cross border pay scales align.
Chicago reports a plan to grant reduced transit fares to enlisted soldiers and maimed or wounded veterans, possibly within a short time, with war tax included. Attorney William W. Golden comments on the matter as an interested party.
A Greek commander Colonel Hadjopoulo who surrendered 8000 troops in eastern Macedonia in 1916 was reported murdered. The Greek legation received the Athens dispatch confirming the killing.
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